Project Development

1 week ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Connecting Communities in Berkshire Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Project Development & Research Officer

Connecting Communities in Berkshire (CCB) is an independent charity with a focus on developing strong communities. Our team is dedicated to achieving our vision for all communities in Berkshire to be strong, resilient, sustainable and able to take control of their own futures. We are looking for the next member of our highly committed team.

Location:
 Berkshire (hybrid working available)

Salary:
 Competitive, based on experience

Closing Date:
 5pm Thursday 30th October

Are you passionate about rural communities? Do you have a knack for turning grassroots insights into impactful projects? Join us at Connecting Communities in Berkshire as our new Project Development & Research Officer and help shape the future of community spaces across the county.

About the Role

This exciting and varied role sits at the heart of our 21st Century Community Halls programme, supporting village halls and community buildings to thrive. You'll analyse evidence of need, develop innovative projects, secure funding, and lead research that informs our strategic direction.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Developing and delivering community-based projects based on local action plans.
  • Leading research and evaluation activities to understand rural challenges.
  • Writing compelling funding bids and securing income for new initiatives.
  • Building relationships with stakeholders across sectors.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Educated or experienced in community development or social sciences.
  • A confident communicator, both in writing and in person.
  • Analytical, proactive, and able to manage a dynamic workload.
  • Experienced in working with diverse communities and committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Knowledgeable about rural issues and passionate about making a difference.
  • Familiar with research techniques and able to translate findings into action.
  • Able to travel to rural locations (access to a car insured for business use is essential).

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public/bank holidays.
  • An extra day off for your birthday.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Free office car parking.
  • Staff training and development opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • The chance to make a real impact in Berkshire's rural communities.

Want to know more?

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If you have questions or concerns about the working hours related to this role, please raise them in your covering letter and we will do our best to address them.

Please note this role requires a Basic DBS check.

Ready to apply?

Send your CV and a covering letter that clearly explains how your skills and experience fit with the requirements of this role, to  or by post to:

Connecting Communities in Berkshire, Wyvols Court, Swallowfield, Berkshire, RG7 1WY

Initial interviews to take place week commencing 3rd November

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